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KING DIAMOND: Upcoming Album Will Be Our 'Rawest' Effort To Date
KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy LaRocque (a.k.a. Anders Allhage) has just returned home to Sweden after completing recording his tracks for the group's new album, titled "The Puppet Master". The CD, which is tentatively scheduled for release in late October, will include a bonus DVD or CDR of King Diamo...April 8, 2003
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SPINESHANK Drummer: New Album Is Our Best-Sounding Release To Date
SPINESHANK have completed work on their third full-length album, "Self Destructive Pattern", for a June 24 release through Roadrunner Records. "We finished mixing early last week and it sounds amazing," drummer Tommy Decker wrote in an online posting. "Jay Baumgardner ending up doing the final mixes...April 7, 2003
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IRON MAIDEN Producer Confirms April Fool's Day Gag, Prepares To Master New CD
As expected, IRON MAIDEN producer Kevin Shirley has confirmed via his official web site that his April 1 posting regarding Ozzy Osbourne's guest appearance on the upcoming MAIDEN album was in fact an April Fool's Day joke. "Yes - I know - it was a bad April Fool's gag, but thanks for humoring me!" h...April 5, 2003
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GAMMA RAY: Live Album Delayed
GAMMA RAY have pushed back the release date of their double live album, "Skeletons In the Closet", from the end of May to August 25. The mixing of the album is not yet complete owing to the late delivery of the unmixed audio masters from the mobile studio in Spain. The initial problems occurred duri...April 4, 2003
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Previously Unreleased BLACK SABBATH Tracks To See Light Of Day?
According to the March 2003 issue of Record Collector magazine, the first recordings made by BLACK SABBATH, cut in 1969, when the band was still known as EARTH, have been uncovered in a sound archive. The multi-track tapes comprise both the eponymous debut album and its follow up, "Paranoid", in bot...March 31, 2003
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Former TESTAMENT Guitarist Keeps Busy Despite Medicine Shortage
Former TESTAMENT/DEATH guitarist James Murphy, who is currently receiving treatment for a massive brain tumor with which he was diagnosed in August 2001, has sent us the following update on his recent activities: "I am home after over 3 months in NY, where I was meant to run a studio for a friend of...March 27, 2003
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AC/DC: 'Rock Master' DVD A No-Go
The "Rock Master" DVD/video of AC/DC's 1977 London concert which was originally scheduled to be issued in the U.S. on Feb. 18 has been postponed indefinitely and may in fact not be cleared legally for a North American release. The DVD has been available only in Japan as "AC/DC Live '77" on VAP Video...March 25, 2003
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SCOTT REEDER Confirms METALLICA Audition, Explains UNIDA Departure
Former KYUSS bassist Scott Reeder has denied that his recently-announced departure from UNIDA had anything to do with his failed bid to land the bassist position in METALLICA. In a posting to the StonerRock.com message board, Reeder writes, "[I] wasn't gonna say anything, but people are getting' som...March 21, 2003
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DIAMOND REXX: No More SCHMIDT
Contrary to a report posted here last week, former MASTER drummer Bill Schmidt is no longer a member of Chicago's DIAMOND REXX. Schmidt, who joined REXX "officially" on Sept. 22, 2002 was not featured on the band's latest CD, "The Evil", and was replaced earlier this year by returning REXX drummer J...March 20, 2003
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Kerrang: METALLICA's 'St. Anger' Is Band's Finest Effort To Date
METALLICA's forthcoming effort, "St. Anger", is nothing short of "the finest thing [the band] have put their name to," according to the latest issue of Britain's Kerrang! magazine, which recently had an opportunity to preview a couple of the cuts set to appear on the CD. "The volume is intoxicating,...March 19, 2003
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Former MANOWAR Guitarist To Issue 'Solo' Debut
DAVID SHANKLE GROUP, the new project formed by former MANOWAR guitarist David Shankle and vocalist Trace Edward Zaber, will release their debut album, "Ashes To Ashes", on June 2 through Magic Circle Music. The CD reportedly features "a broad mix of exceptional heavy metal songs, speedy instrumental...March 18, 2003
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BATHORY's QUORTHON: No True Music Fan Would Ever Consider Illegally Downloading Music
The unofficial BATHORY page Twilight has posted a brand new interview with BATHORY mainman Quorthon in which he shares his views on illegal music downloading and discusses the band's future plans. The following are some of the highlights from that conversation: On illegal music downloading: Quorthon...March 15, 2003
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Former MASTER Drummer Resurfaces In The Revamped DIAMOND REXX!
Bill Schmidt, former drummer for the Illinois-based death metal pioneers MASTER, has resurfaced in the revamped lineup of DIAMOND REXX. DIAMOND REXX, whose roots go back to the cock-rock days of the mid-'80s and who once packed venues around the country, reformed in 2001 and issued a comeback album,...March 11, 2003
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HELLOWEEN Singer Speaks Out On 'Rabbit Don't Come Easy'
HELLOWEEN singer Andi Deris recently gave an interview to the band's official web site (www.helloween.org) in which he touched upon a number of topics, including the group's upcoming album, "Rabbit Don't Come Easy", and the decision to part ways with guitarist Roland Grapow and drummer Uli Kusch bac...March 1, 2003
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LIZZY BORDEN Bassist Teams Up With SILVER MOUNTAIN Guitarist In LEGACY
LEGACY, the Hollywood, California-based quartet featuring bassist Marten Andersson (LIZZY BORDEN),guitarist Jonas Hansson (SILVER MOUNTAIN),vocalist Chris Roseberry and drummer Stephan Emig, have just issued their self-titled debut via Chavis Records. Previously available in Japan, the 11-song CD...February 9, 2003
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